I have written a couple of articles about Harry’s exploits in sport hunting. Yes, he has been indoctrinated into enjoying killing animals for fun. That’s… Read More »Blood sport loving William and Harry are out of step with their subjects
According to a study by the Royal Veterinary College, pugs are 3.1 times more likely than crossbred dogs to be overweight due to overeating. And… Read More »Pugs have the most insatiable appetite of all dog breeds
NEWS/OPINION: This is another story about the dangers of leaving plastic rings in the environment. It is a story about plastic pollution and careless humans.… Read More »River dolphin starved to death by a plastic bottle ring which closed its mouth
Mel A works at an animal shelter. She does not tell us where but I think it’s in America. I would like to use all… Read More »Emotionally battered but driven to help, animal shelter worker is at the end of her tether
The lady who owns this terrifyingly large and yet highly impressive ‘dog’ companion said: “A bad dog owner dumped this wolf at a shelter when… Read More »Be amazed: wolf hybrid is 87.5% grey wolf, 8.6% Siberian husky, and 3.9% German shepherd
NEWS AND OPINION: Yes, this man’s best friend shot him dead. Of course, it was an accident but what an accident! The ultimate kind of… Read More »Dog shoots man dead on hunting trip
A study conducted by lead scientist Dr. Christoph Völter and colleagues at the University of Vienna, came to the conclusion that dogs might have a… Read More »Dogs act as if they understand certain human intentions (‘theory of mind’)
Chimpanzees and bonobos use dozens of gestures to communicate with each other. They might be a request or an instruction. For example, as you can… Read More »Chimpanzee gestures can be understood by fellow primates such as humans
NEWS AND OPINION – UK: This does not surprise me at all. Witchcraft is alive and well in England and I suspect throughout the UK.… Read More »2023 animal sacrifices by witches in the New Forest, England?
It is ironic that people use the phrase “pig ignorant” to denigrate stupid people or people who are acting stupidly. Arguably the people who use… Read More »Blame the phrase “pig ignorant” on the pig’s stiff neck!
NEWS AND COMMMENT: News media reports that six people have been arrested and 22 terrier dogs seized by four police forces in a coordinated criminal… Read More »RSPCA and police make dawn raids on foxhunting terrier men for alleged criminal activities
Sometimes being a human is hard. So many weaknesses and of course strengths. Humankind is making a bit of a mess of managing the planet… Read More »Would you like to be an animal of your choice rather than a human?
I have created an infographic which I hope explains the step-by-step evolutionary process that Professors John Martin and Paolo D’Avino of the University College London… Read More »Evolutionary leap in ancient ancestor of platypus paved way for existence of humans
The cane toad is an invasive species in Australia. Australians don’t like invasive species because they often attack native species. Australians love their native species… Read More »Record-breaking, mammoth cane toad put down by park rangers as it’s an invasive species
Australian Paul de Gelder is a former Navy bomb disposal diver. He said: “[I] had my life changed in a very violent, painful and dramatic… Read More »Bull shark bit off his right hand and leg and he now wants to save sharks from extinction
We all know that the Covid pandemic has led to an entirely different way of working. Working from home almost became a norm and now,… Read More »Employers want employees to work in the office. What’ll happen to the dogs adopted during Covid?
NEWS AND OPINION: Most species of shark and rays living on coral reefs are facing extinction according to a study conducted by Dr Samantha Sherman… Read More »Most sharks living on coral reefs are facing extinction
This experiment which has been reported on the biorxiv.org website and which is yet to be peer-reviewed, is very exciting because on my estimation using… Read More »A drug that extended life by 7% in mice (infographic)
Should there be a dog licensing (registration) scheme in the UK (or any other country)? Mark Piggott writing in The Times today January 17, 2023… Read More »Should dogs be licensed?
This project indicates to me that humans in general want to connect with and help animals. It is a desire to connect with nature from… Read More »Toddlers under 3 years old willingly want to help dogs who ‘ask’